Meta strikes deal with Zuckerberg to protect him from California wealth tax

<p>Company says deal will keep its chief executive living in California even if state brings in one-off billionaire tax</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/oct/22/barclays-profits-jump-looming-bank-tax-french-bond-yields-hit-fresh-24-year-high-latest-live-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Meta has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg to protect him from the threat of a California wealth tax targeting billionaires.</p><p>The social media company behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp revealed on Wednesday night that the arrangement would keep its chief executive living in California, where its headquarters are located.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/22/meta-mark-zuckerberg-california-wealth-tax">Continue reading...</a>